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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Cardenas (ranked 1998 p4p, 1774 weight class) and Braylen Hammond (ranked 228 p4p, 213 weight class). Hammond comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aaron Lewis - Country boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braylen Hammond!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardenas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammond eats them both and turns towards Cardenas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cardenas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardenas throws a leg kick that is checked
so Hammond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammond stops Cardenas from standing up.
Hammond postures up in Cardenas's guard and throws a big left but Cardenas blocks it.
Hammond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammond controlling from the top position.
Cardenas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardenas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cardenas sprawls well. Cardenas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammond gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammond throws an elbow that misses. Cardenas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammond's guard. Nice move by Cardenas!
Hammond looking to control.
Cardenas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardenas is one step ahead there.
Cardenas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond has Cardenas pulled in close to control his posture.
Cardenas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cardenas has managed to get both his arms back between Hammond's legs - danger averted.
Cardenas wants to get up but he can't break Hammond's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Cardenas from controlling successfully.
Hammond is trying to keep Cardenas in close.
Cardenas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardenas trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Hammond throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cardenas escapes and throws Hammond's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond wants to control but Cardenas postures up.
Hammond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardenas's best efforts.
Cardenas stands up from half guard.
Hammond gets a double leg takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Hammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammond is working Cardenas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cardenas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hammond scores with punches from side control.
Hammond scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardenas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylen Hammond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardenas is fending him off so far but Hammond persists. Nope, Cardenas circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Cardenas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hammond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cardenas sprawls well initially but Hammond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hammond connects with a nice short shot to Cardenas's temple.
Hammond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardenas is trying to stand up here but Hammond is controlling him well.
Hammond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hammond landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammond lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cardenas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hammond working Cardenas over with strikes.
Hammond seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cardenas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cardenas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammond scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardenas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond is controlling the pace.
Hammond thows a huge punch but Cardenas dodges it nicely.
Hammond wants to control but Cardenas is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cardenas.
Hammond looking to score a takedown here. Cardenas is defending well but Hammond drives through and ends up in Cardenas's guard.
Cardenas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardenas's head.
Hammond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammond stands up over Cardenas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Braylen Hammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammond pushes down on Cardenas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammond misses with a head shot. Cardenas uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looking to sit in guard and control but Cardenas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond working for a triangle but Cardenas defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond is working an open guard so Cardenas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylen Hammond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammond throws a hook but Cardenas avoids it easily.
Hammond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammond closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cardenas quickly recovers to half guard.
Cardenas is trying to stand up here but Hammond is controlling him well.
Hammond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammond prevents Cardenas from standing back up.
Hammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardenas defending well though.
Cardenas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammond passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cardenas!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cardenas's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cardenas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hammond is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cardenas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammond goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cardenas turns into him and now he's in Hammond's guard.
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardenas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammond working a defensive guard here.
Hammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cardenas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammond wants to control from the top but Cardenas keeps moving.
Hammond won't allow Cardenas to get back to his feet.
Hammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammond trying to move into half guard but instead Cardenas has managed to sweep!
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardenas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardenas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardenas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardenas is fighting to break Hammond's control of his arms but Hammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardenas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardenas is looking to advance position but Hammond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond is landing with some decent strikes but Cardenas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylen Hammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylen Hammond!
Braylen Hammond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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